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Wuthering Heights Teaser Sparks Controversy Over Casting and Content

9/8/2025

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The teaser for Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" has received mixed online reactions.
Critics question Jacob Elordi's casting as Heathcliff, noting the character's racial description in the novel.
Margot Robbie's age as Catherine Earnshaw raises concerns about character age discrepancies.
Original songs by Charli XCX will feature in the film, releasing on February 14, 2026.
Test screenings revealed graphic sexual content, leading to comparisons with "soft porn."

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Story summary

The teaser for Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" has received mixed online reactions.
Critics question Jacob Elordi's casting as Heathcliff, noting the character's racial description in the novel.
Margot Robbie's age as Catherine Earnshaw raises concerns about character age discrepancies.
Original songs by Charli XCX will feature in the film, releasing on February 14, 2026.
Test screenings revealed graphic sexual content, leading to comparisons with "soft porn."